Feeling like there’s never enough time? You’re not alone. In this episode, Alexa and Line tackle one of the biggest challenges for singing teachers (and humans): time management. With humour and practical wisdom, they share simple, effective strategies, from time-blocking… Read More »Ep.220 Time Management: Making Time When There Isn’t Any with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry
This week, Alexa is joined by performer and vocal coach Conor O’Hara (fresh from the UK tour of Wicked) to explore 10 standout songs for male singers in the contemporary musical theatre space. From smart audition choices to vocal technique… Read More »Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers with Conor O’Hara
From cruise ship stages to kitchen-table career pivots, Alexa Terry reflects on eight transformative lessons learned over eight years as a singing teacher in this honest, funny, and heartfelt episode of the Singing Teachers Talk podcast. Whether you’re just starting… Read More »Ep.218 8 Things I’ve Learnt in 8 Years as a Singing Teacher with Alexa Terry
Ever wondered what makes a great singing studio setup? In this solo episode, Alexa Terry explores the key elements of a well-equipped singing studio, offering practical insights for teachers working in both private and institutional settings. From essential tools to… Read More »Ep.217 Setting Up for Success: Singing Teacher’s Studio Essentials with Alexa Terry
How do actors convincingly switch accents, and what happens when singing enters the mix? Voice teacher, researcher and spoken voice expert Louisa Morgan returns to explore the rich world of accents and dialects—from phonetics and oral posture to emotional authenticity… Read More »Ep.216 Dialects and Accents in the Singing Studio: Challenges & Choices with Louisa Morgan
In this episode, Alexa shares 10 game-changing resources that have transformed her own practice as a singing teacher. From essential books and pitch apps to surprising finds, this episode is packed with fresh inspiration for teachers at every stage of… Read More »Ep.215 10 Invaluable Resources for Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry
What happens when you mix Julie Andrews, musical theatre, and a dash of cheeky cabaret? This week, Alexa chats to performer and singing teacher Rosie Williamson about her show What Would Julie Do?—a musical comedy cabaret. Rosie shares how she… Read More »Ep.214 The Secret to a Portfolio Career: Singing, Teaching and Creating with Rosie Williamson
In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, Estelle Idoko shares her journey from medical school to music school. We explore how she helps others reconnect with their creativity, and what holds so many back from living artistically. Whether you’re a… Read More »Ep.213 Medicine to Music. A Journey Back to A Creative Calling with Estelle Idoko
Want to help your singers master pop stylings like belt, riffing, breathy tone, and yodel flips? Alexa has invited singing coach Hannah Smikle back to the podcast for this practical episode, to share 10 killer pop songs that unlock vocal… Read More »Ep.212 10 Songs to Find Your Pop Style with Hannah Smikle
In this episode, we chat with Dublin-based singing teacher and voice science enthusiast Eimear McCarthy Luddy. Eimear shares the story behind her #AnatoMonday Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book—a fun, creative resource designed to make vocal anatomy accessible and engaging. We explore her… Read More »Ep.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy Luddy
In this episode ahead of Pride Month, Alexa Terry shares 10 vibrant, emotional, and empowering songs to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in your singing studio. From folk rock belting to acoustic remixes and Broadway ballads, discover repertoire that not only expands… Read More »Ep.210 10 Songs to Celebrate Pride in your Studio with Alexa Terry
A vocal cool down is the ideal way to wrap up after a big performance and help protect your voice for future gigs. Read on to discover why.
How can we define ‘gospel,’ and what are the nuances of the style that give it its name? This week, Alexa joins Nashville-based vocal coach and music producer, Amos Evans, to chat about chords, riffs, vibrato and other textures which… Read More »Ep.209 From DC To Nashville: The Art of Gospel Singing with Amos Evans
Are ‘warm ups’ and ‘cool downs’ really necessary for singers? In this episode, Alexa and Line dive into the why, when, and how of warming up and cooling down the voice. With a mix of science, personal insight, and practical tips (yes, including… Read More »Ep.208 The Best Vocal Exercises for Warm Ups & Cool Downs with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry
What if one of the most powerful moments of someone’s life happened in their final days? And what if that moment was because of music? Founder of Music in Hospices, Joe Cavalli-Price, shares astonishing stories of how live music can… Read More »Ep.207 Singing at the End of Life: The Magic of Music in Hospices with Joseph Cavalli-Price
In this thought-provoking episode, Stephen King returns to explore the deep links between psychology and voice. How can we integrate body psychotherapy into our lessons without a psychology degree? And how can we respond when we don’t have all the… Read More »Ep.206 Singing, Psychotherapy and the Voice: Exploring Deeper Connections with Stephen King
In this solo episode, Alexa unveils a brand-new podcast feature all about repertoire. But why is choosing the right song so much more than just picking a tune your student likes?Join Alexa as she shares 10 songs for a range of student needs.… Read More »Ep.205 10 Songs to Inspire Your Singing Lessons with Alexa Terry
Top vocal coach Line Hilton shares her favourite exercises to help singers feel more confident singing high notes and extend their vocal range.
This week, Alexa is chatting with singing teacher and performer of stage and screen – Becca Luter, about mastering the art of stress-free self-taping for auditions. Discover valuable tips and techniques to enhance the audition process for you and your… Read More »Ep.204 Mastering Self Tapes for Auditions with Becca Luter
Tongue ties are commonly associated with lisping, but they can cause a much wider and more complex range of symptoms.